Artlantis 4 Updates & New Plug-ins

Abvent has been busy this month, releasing a new Artlantis update, version 4.0.15. The update addresses the following issues:

• Eliminates problems occuring while replacing an object
• Fixes Fresnel option in the Shader Editor
• On Mac, corrects the QTSocketServer and the .tmp file
• Added a fix to the iVisit 3D Builder application
• Corrects Japanese character problems
  
  The complete list of fixes can be found in the ReadMe document zipped with the update.
  
  In addition, Abvent has released Artlantis 4 export plug-ins for Vectorworks 2011, Revit 2012 and SketchUp 8, rounding out the collection that already included plug-ins for ArchiCAD 14 & 15 and Vectorworks 2012.
  
   Download the Artlantis Updater
  
   Download the Export Plug-ins
  
   Download the Artlantis Demo
  
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Artlantis 4 - Performance Improvements

Artlantis 4 is faster than ever. The average rendering time is two times faster, and up to seven times faster if the project uses several Neon shaders. In order to better handle large projects, Artlantis is now optimized for 64-bit Macintosh and Windows environments.

Check out this video about the performance improvements in Artlantis 4. When it comes time to render the project, nothing is more important than speed, and Artlantis 4 really delivers where it counts.

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ArchiCAD Best Practices Training Course Fire Sale

No, he's not going out of business...
but that little birthday cake candle started a big FIRE! Over 540 ArchiCAD users have signed up from 49 countries all over the world, and we're celebrating!
Come on in and get warm - baby it's cold outside (at least in the northern hemisphere) at this time of year.
Check out our big FIRE SALE!
From now until next Friday December 16, you'll save $200 off course registration, which was a great value to begin with.
And, for the first 50 who jump on the opportunity, we're offering a special FAST MOVER bonus - one hour of personal one-on-one consulting with ArchiCAD guru Eric Bobrow!
 REGISTER NOW for the Best Practices Course
 7 KEYS to Best Practices for ArchiCAD - video training series - 3 videos totaling 45 minutes

ArchiVision ArchiCAD Tutorials Now On Sale

The December training deals continue, as ArchiVision is offering its ArchiCAD Tutorials at a 33% discount this month. The first of a series of ArchiCAD tutorials offering over 11 hours of intensive training using version 13 of ArchiCAD, this comprehensive overview covers 32 different topics. Extensive lessons in a visual video step-by-step format are designed to get you up to speed fast on the latest version of ArchiCAD. Sit back and let ArchiVision 4D take you through all the methods, tips, and tricks, then refer back to individual sections as needed. Save hours of frustration trying to learn on your own!
 Click here to learn more!

Home for the Holidays Year-end Savings

There's no place like home for the holidays. And right now, there no place like Objects Online to get 3D object libraries and rendering software for your home designs. With ten different ArchiCAD and Artlantis object libraries on sale through the month of December, indeed, the holidays are looking a little brighter.

But that's not all! If you've been wanting to upgrade to Artlantis 4, you'll definitely want to buy during this sale, as those rarely discounted upgrades are discounted an amazing 20%! Other Artlantis configurations are discounted, too. "But," you may ask, "wasn't Artlantis 4 just released?" Yes...yes it was, and it's fantastic! Faster than ever, with many improvements customers have been asking for. That's what makes this special so special.

Better place your order before the effects of the egg nog wear off and we come to our senses!

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Artlantis 4 - Quality Improvements

As in photography, color is an essential consideration in rendering. The new radiosity engine in Artlantis 4 improves images for better perception of colors, textures, and materials. Tone correction is a new post-process tool that allows users to lighten dark images or vice versa. A new Fresnel shader has been added to the library, which is particularly suitable for metallic car bodies. Transparent surfaces and a variety of other edits are now managed more easily in this new version, thanks to an improved method for selecting and handling multiple objects.

Check out this video about the quality improvements in Artlantis 4. Some of the most subtle but important changes fall under this heading. Collectively, these improvements result in a dramatic overall difference in the level of realism now possible with Artlantis 4.

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New Media Volumes for Artlantis 4

Abvent has released five new media volumes exclusively for Artlantis 4. They include:
• 3D Transport 2010
• 3D Cars 2010 (Europe)
• 3D Cars 2010 (Asia)
• 3D Cars 2009
• 3D Cars 2008
These collections include models based on the designs of a number of major vehicle manufactures, including Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota, and many more. This brings the total number of optional Artlantis media volumes to 39. These new car and truck object volumes use the new Fresnel Shader and are not compatible with Artlantis 3 or older.
 New Artlantis media pricing and ordering
 Preview the contents of the volumes

Vectorworks 2012 to Artlantis v4 Plug-in Now Available

Vectorworks users will be pleased to know that the Vectorworks 2012 plug-in for Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio version 4 is now available for downloading.
 Click here to download.

ArchiCAD QuickStart Course Now On Sale

With over 13 hours of material broken up into 7 modules and 29 individual lessons, the ArchiCAD QuickStart Course covers a lot of ground and is easy to digest. The course covers ArchiCAD versions 10 through 15, plus the Start Edition, and is conducted using both imperial and metric systems.
Whether you're a total novice, someone who has tried before but couldn't get over the hump, or an intermediate level user who is out of practice or has missed out on some of the foundation basics, the QuickStart Course will move you towards proficiency, confidence and enjoyment.
Sign up this month and save -- the QuickStart course is only $147 now through November 15. Visit the website today to learn more and to hear what customers are saying.
 QuickStart Course Pricing and Reviews

Tiling Application for ArchiCAD

Eptar Tiling Application is a wall and floor tiling application for ArchiCAD that includes free textures, tile sizing, and listing name definitions. Wall and floor polygon handling, as well as door and window edges, are supported and individual and complete row editing can be done in just one step.
 See and Order Eptar Tiling Application
 Free User Guide

Abvent Announces Artlantis 4

Abvent has announced the launch of Artlantis 4 featuring a dramatically improved rendering engine. If you purchased Artlantis 3 on or after September 15, 2011, you are eligible to receive a free upgrade to version 4. Here's a look at some of the enhancements…
Quality Improvements
• Better perception of colors, textures, and materials
• New tone correction lightens dark images & vice versa
• New Fresnel shader suited for metallic car bodies
• Improved method for working with multiple objects
Performance improvements
• Average rendering time is twice as fast as version 3
• Up to 7x faster in scenes using several Neon shaders
• 32-bit and 64-bit on Mac and Windows
Productivity Improvements
• New Horizontal material projection automatically aligns roof textures
• Batch rendering work can now be reorganized and filtered prior to rendering
• New Gravity feature streamlines placement of a series of objects on the ground
iVisit 3D Panoramas (Artlantis Studio only)
• New multi-node panoramic presentations are now possible
• New, free Flash-based player is viewable within most popular web browsers
• New tool converts these presentations for viewing on iPad, iPhone, and iPod
 Download the Free 30-day Artlantis Demo
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 Watch the New Videos
 Artlantis Studio User Gallery

D3 SmartParts Collections: updated and on sale!

All libraries within the D3 SmartParts Collection have been updated to be compatible with ArchiCAD versions 11 through 15, and to celebrate, all new purchases are on sale! If you've purchased a D3 library or collection within the last year, please contact us to receive a free update.
 See all updated D3 object libraries

Objects Online Celebrates Objectoberfest!

Need to populate your building design with great looking furniture, building components, or other 3D objects? Then join us for the fun as we celebrate Objectoberfest! From now until November 30, raise your glass to savings of up to 33% on select Artlantis and ArchiCAD media volumes.
As delightful as a warm pretzel and a cool brew, this sale offers the perfect combination of products to satisfy your needs. Whether your focus is residential or commercial, there is something here for everyone. But act fast, because, like the colorful leaves of autumn, this sale will be gone before you know it.
 Tell our server you'd like to order another round of objects

Abvent announces iVisit 3D Lite

Abvent has announced iVisit 3D Lite for the iPad and iPhone, an easy-to-use presentation tool designed for architects and designers. iVisit 3D Lite allows users to view and share panorama renderings on an iPad or iPhone.
iVisit 3D Lite is free, but limited to viewing one panorama per day.
 See iVisit 3D Lite in the Apple App Store
 View samples of realistic iVisit 3D panoramas
 Watch a video demo of iVisit 3D

Vectorworks 2012 Plug-in Now Available

Vectorworks users will be pleased to know that the Vectorworks 2012 plug-in for Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio versions 2 and 3 is now available for downloading.
 Download the Vectorworks plug-in
 More info on using Vectorworks with Artlantis

ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix 1

Graphisoft has released ArchiCAD 15 hotfix 1. Hotfix 1 enables the full save/share functionality of your BIMx installation without limitation for the TRIAL period between September 20 and October 31, 2011. All ArchiCAD 15 users are entitled to create and use BIMx files on the computer their ArchiCAD 15 is installed. To share BIMx models with other computers, a full BIMx license is needed.
Additional fixes include:

• When exporting a project in .atl format on a server, the .atl file couldn't be read.
• When one of the texture options: "Wall", "Roof", "Slab", or "Others" was unchecked, none of the textures were exported.
• In the Russian, Japanese, Greek and Hungarian ArchiCAD versions, the export dialog was truncated.
• Artlantis 3 exporter: when exporting the light cone, the geometry of the cone appeared to deteriorate in Artlantis.
• In certain cases, using the Reference File caused a displacement of the Artlantis objects.
• The Hungarian language is now integrated.

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Live Webinar on 10/26/11 - Rendering BIM Models in Artlantis

Chris Stringer, General Manager of Objects Online, will be conducting a training on October 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT. This is part of a free webinar series hosted by our sales partner, Novedge, an internet retailer of CAD and BIM software. This webinar will focus on creating still renderings with Artlantis, covering default and expert settings, different types of projected 3D views, batch rendering, and export options.

Duration: about 1 hour, including Q & A.

Webinar is free but space is limited.

 Reserve your webinar seat now!

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